Elie Sims

Our sixth Chief of Police, Elie Sims was appointed Chief of Police on May 3, 1995. Prior to his appointment, Chief Sims served as Division Commander of the Uniform Patrol Division, while acting in the capacity of the deputy chief of police. Prior to his appointment as deputy chief, he served in the capacity of Division Commander of the department's Detective Bureau, while holding the rank of captain. Chief Sims was a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Morris County. He was also a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NOBLE), was on the Executive Board Steering Committee of Hands Across Morris County, and was a past president of the Bluecoats of Morris County.